Pop Art workshop thrills children at SCRF

The comic section has been a resounding success at the festival
this year and drawn packed audiences eager to its diverse workshops

Sharjah, May 11, 2024 

A highlight of the ongoing Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) this year is the Comic Station, where on Friday, children were captivated by the pop art workshop. Catering to attendees aged 7 and above, this creative session transformed plain white sheets of paper into vibrant canvases bursting with colour and imagination.

Under the guidance of Maha Al Meheiri, a creative instructor, some young artists meticulously followed her instructions to produce striking pop art pieces, while others ventured into the realm of comic characters, letting their creativity lead the way.

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Children transform refuse into treasure at SCRF 2024

The Go Sustainable section at the festival hosts eight workshops every day,
designed to impart knowledge to children about the significance of recycling

Sharjah, May 11, 2024

Call it the impact of the changing climate, or perhaps the persistent messaging from the government regarding the necessity to alter our lifestyles to safeguard the Earth, sustainability has entered the collective conscience of people, young and old.

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